Thread: What is the best calibre.........braid

Originally Posted by jakewire

I just got some 8 strand for surf casting , but have decided to keep nylon for the river
just seems easier to manage to me, my excuse is I'm still coming to grips with knots on the braid.

@jakewire, maybe you went too thin with the braid on your river reel. The very thin stuff can be a problem but if you use a braid that is just a bit thinner than your normal mono it will cast well wont twist and best thing, if you stay with a high enough breaking strain the hooks on your lure will straighten and come off a snag instead of leaving gear in the river.